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16th century · Silk and metallic thread · Asian Art

Sutra cover with repeating pattern of floral roundels on a small-scale overall background pattern of lozenges, each containing a swastika (wan, signifying 10,000); gold metallic thread on a green background. Irregular silk twill with supplementary-weft patterning in metallic thread.

Artist

Unknown

Date

16th century

Medium

Silk and metallic thread

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, in honor of James C. Y. Watt, 2011